Yaris & Consumer Reports

[Bob_VT]

We all acknowledge that the Yaris is the least costly car in the Toyota fleet.

Who cares what consumer reports said....... Why should the number one car company in the entire world be concerned about consumer reports?

I doubt anyone with any functional brain matter would worry about this.

[bobby]

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

We all acknowledge that the Yaris is the least costly car in the Toyota fleet.

Who cares what consumer reports said....... Why should the number one car company in the entire world be concerned about consumer reports?

I doubt anyone with any functional brain matter would worry about this.

Lots of people care and trust what CR says, even if you don't, Robert. I like the fact that they take no advertising dollars from any company. personally, I would be much more apt to buy a car which they recommend than one they don't. If you feel differently, that's your perogative. However, I'm very pro Consumer Reports.

[Bob_VT]

Originally Posted by bobby

Lots of people care and trust what CR says, even if you don't, Robert. I like the fact that they take no advertising dollars from any company. personally, I would be much more apt to buy a car which they recommend than one they don't. If you feel differently, that's your perogative. However, I'm very pro Consumer Reports.

Automobiles, appliances, and every other thing sold..... I have found there are more reliable sources and better ratings. The magazine buys and rates but often not with real "consumers" but their employees. I have always found the car ratings to be "off mark" due to the fact the historical facts are not qualified facts.

I trust my research over theirs 100:1. Advertising dollars do not buy better reviews and it was not too long ago where CU would not recommend any import car. I do recall CU recommending many domestic cars that fell apart within a year.